'No One Can Hear You Scream And Other Stories' is an exciting and diverse anthology of short stories from the acclaimed author Michael Jecks. The writer, described as ‘highly recommended’ by Lee Child, takes us on a journey across the ages from the harshness of Roman Britain to the paranoia of the post 9/11 era.
THE HOSTAGE TO FORTUNE
In the wastelands of Roman Britain, a conquering soldier is charged with guarding a host of valuable prisoners. When a captive British chieftain is found brutally murdered in his cell, tensions run high amongst the local populace. As the murky motivations of an ambitious general come to light, the Romans find themselves outnumbered and facing an uprising.
NO ONE CAN HEAR YOU SCREAM
A successful lawyer is found dead in his own home, a knife in his back and all the evidence pointing to a bungled burglary. However, there is something that doesn’t stack up and Detective John Hawkwood soon realises that all is not as it seems. As the truth unravels, Hawkwood’s investigation leads him to a chilling realisation, involving those nearest and dearest to the murder victim…
A CASE OF IDENTITY
As a plane arrives at Heathrow airport from Bogota, the Colombian capital, British intelligence agents are waiting for a suspected terrorist, armed, dangerous and travelling under a forged passport. As the security forces close in on their man, a case of mistaken identity leads to a horrifying series of events.
THE TOWER’S MAN
A condemned man languishes in the Tower of London, guilty of attempted regicide. His body broken, an unexpected visitor arrives to probe the prisoner’s mind. As the interrogation plays out, it becomes clear that the two are far from strangers, leading to the question - will the bonds of fraternity prove stronger than those of loyalty to the king?
THE CHURCH HOUSE
When Susanna and Jason Turnagen move from the hustle and bustle of London to the small Devon village of South Tawton, their life seems idyllic. Susanna throws herself into the local community with gusto, taking the lead for the renovation of the village’s old Church House. But when the excavation uncovers a mysterious cauldron, strange and unsettling echoes from the past begin to enter their lives, shattering the tranquillity of their countryside retreat.
Praise for 'Act of Vengeance':
"An instant classic British spy novel - mature, thoughtful, and intelligent ... but also raw enough for our modern times. Highly recommended." Lee Child, author of the Reacher series
Praise for Michael Jecks:
"More magic by the master of the medieval” - Quintin Jardine
"Michael Jecks is a national treasure" - Scotland on Sunday
“A textbook example of how to blend action and detection in a historical” - Publishers Weekly
Michael Jecks is the author of the bestselling Knights Templar series, comprising thirty-two novels starring Baldwin de Furnshill. A regular speaker at library and literary events, he is a past Chairman of the Crime Writers' Association and a Fellow of the Royal Literary Fund at Exeter University. He lives with his wife, children and dogs in northern Dartmoor. To find out more visit his website http://www.michaeljecks.com, follow him on twitter @michaeljecks, or find him on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Michael.Jecks.author
